Physical fitness and Nutrition - Ramapo College



Physical fitness and Nutrition

Are you interested in living longer, feeling better, and being more energetic? You can have a major impact on your health simply by taking a little bit of time to become better informed about health choices and behavior.

Physical Dimension of Wellness encourages:

▪ Cardiovascular endurance

▪ Good nutrition

▪ Professional medical and self care

▪ Disease prevention

The best prescription for disease prevention is informed self-care

Check and see how many of these things you do:

1) Keep active including exercise – walk, swim, dance, hike, aerobics, bicycle, and time at the gym. Better still – do more than one activity, it helps to keep you motivated and interested.

2) Analyze your diet, or ask a professional nutritionist to help you. Learn about healthy and wise choices for meals and snacks.

3) Make appointments for medical and dental check ups. Be familiar with your body; do home self examinations as suggested by your doctor or health professional, and do not neglect health issue or concern.

4) Keep safe by paying attention to your surroundings especially if you are alone. Lock doors; try to stay out of dark, deserted areas. Follow rules of safety at work and play. Handle your food wisely and safely. Stay drug free and moderate your alcohol intake. Practice safe sex. Don’t smoke.

5) Disease prevention is not always in your control, but by being on board in areas of exercise, good nutrition, preventive health practices, and attention to personal safety – you can certainly be ahead of the game.

“Take good care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live.”

(Rohn, Jim, 1994)

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Most students would like to enjoy good health and the sense of well-being it brings. Pursuing good health is more than just taking pills or going to the doctor. It is living a lifestyle that demonstrates that you are willing to spend some time each day taking good care of your physical self.

Every day:

1) Drink plenty of water.

2) Eat a varied diet, including all of the food groups, while limiting sweets.

3) Eat at least 5 servings of fruit and vegetables.

4) Sleep 7 -8 hours a night.

5) Do something you enjoy, just for fun.

Do you make sure to?

1) Have regularly scheduled dental appointments?

2) Exercise 3-4 days each week for 30-40 minutes?

3) See your doctor when indicated?

4) Surround yourself with positive relationships?

5) Minimize the stressful activities that you can control?

6) Spend some time outside, playing, reading, or just relaxing?

7) Limit you alcohol intake to maintain a safe blood alcohol level?

8) Limit your caffeine? Try herbal teas!

9) Keep up with your school work and other responsibilities to avoid last minute anxiety?

10) Maintain a good working relationship with your parents, if possible?

11) Take prescribed medication as you are supposed to?

12) Use sunscreen when you spend time outdoors?

13) Seek counseling if you feel sad, depressed, anxious, or need a little help with something?

Try to avoid, as much as possible:

1) Friends and others with negative attitudes towards things you care about.

2) Crash diets.

3) Binge drinking.

4) Smoking.

5) Recreational drugs.

6) Taking on more than you can handle.

Most Ramapo students drink moderately or do not drink at all! How do we know? You told us! Data collected Spring 2004.

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